Smoke

[Kevinbthgrouse]

What do I look for besides TBS..how thick in the smoker? when I use the tubes with pellets it seems a little thick..if I fill half way and shake horizontal it seems pretty good...dust seems a little light all in the mailbox mod any help appreciated

 

[chopsaw]

What do I look for besides TBS..how thick in the smoker? when I use the tubes with pellets it seems a little thick..if I fill half way and shake horizontal it seems pretty good...dust seems a little light all in the mailbox mod any help appreciated

How does the food taste ?
My opinion ,,, you're not going to get TBS using a tube . I suggested in one of your other threads to do a test with slices of white bread , to see what color you got on the bread . Did you try that ? I've been using a tube with a MES 30 mail box mod for a long time . It can huff like a freight train going up hill . NEVER had any off taste or color . Just trying to help you , so maybe take some of the advice ?

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

The only bad taste I had was a batch of cheese it's terrible ...ham,two batches of cheese,burnt ends,nuts all good

I did the bread and Ziploc bag test kinda a golden brown color ..I wasn't sure how long to test for I did about three hours... I'm more worried during the cold smoking process... I'll find out today salmon on the menu

 

[sawhorseray]

If you are cold smoking salmon into lox one 12" tube should be plenty, don't over do it. RAY

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

Not cold smoking the salmon...I guess what I'm trying to say in my post is a consistent smoke I did test runs all this week trying to figure out what works best so when I did the salmon today I would be ready... some times I can't see into the smoker it's just so full other times I can see all the way to the back.... same process same pellets same everything except the weather... last night I figured I had a plan this morning I couldn't keep the tube going in the mailbox mod with everything I tried... I'm thinking the altitude is my problemI will definitely keep track of the humidity it's cold here now 5 degrees but 86percent humidity

 

[Steve H]

Did you try nuking the pellets for a couple of minutes before using them?

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

I always nuke them and they are stored in the house till I get it figured out

 

[TNJAKE]

How long did you let the cheese mellow before you tried it?

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

Still trying it... it's been 4 wks... I'm eating my other two cheese smokes usually I can eat it the same day

 

[sawhorseray]

So what's your altitude? I always wonder why some folks keep their location a secret. RAY

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

1,640..I wasn't keeping it a secret I updated it now hopefully it shows... Antigo Wisconsin

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

I have a 12" tube going now for 4 hrs in the mes ...dump tube about 2.5 inches out in the dump position I can see into the smoker and see my salmon last night I couldn't see into the smoker with the tube in the mailbox same pellets but it's working so not messing with it....every day it seems different thanks to everyone who is helping I greatly appreciate it..I love to cook so if I can add smoking to it I'll be happy..the salmon looks delicious

 

[sawhorseray]

I don't think altitude is the problem Kevin, you're not that high up. I never get as cold as you are now, that might have something to do with your issue, I don't know. Maybe the wind? RAY

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

I'm keeping notes now we have been in the 40s so really not sure but I'll figure it out ...as long as it works when I plan a smoking day I'll be happy...

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

Salmon looks good

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

A few pieces of candy

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

Thanks for all the help lately!!! Today was successful salmon turned out and my ribs also they will be finished tomorrow...the tubes worked well in the smoker.. I'll try cheese this week.. thanks again to everyone

 

[chopsaw]

Happy you got it working to your liking .

 

[Bearcarver]

Looks Great, Kevin!!
Nice looking Vittles.
I try to keep my smoke light enough that I can see to the back of my smoker racks.
I don't like it too thick to be able to see things on the back of the racks.

Bear

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

I was actually impressed I could see in the smoker.. thanks for all your help